What Is a Server Room? A server room is a room of data center devoted to provide computer service for secure, stable and reliable operation. It consists of several major parts, such as room design, electric engineering, cabling system, air conditioner, etc. Next, let’s focus on connecting hardware such as server rack, connectors, sockets, plugs, […]
How Much Do You Know About Virtual Stack and Physical Stack?
In recent years, stack has escalated and developed from a premium feature to a core element for a Gigabit Ethernet switch. As a stack switch, it is stacked on top of the other switch and allows you to manage multiple switches as an entirety. In addition, it is well established as a stable and standards-based […]
Blanking Panel: Airflow Management Solution
Rack, enclosure and patch panel are typically cable management equipment used to secure and organize cables in data center. As the scale of data center enlarges day after day, the heating problem is paid more and more attention by people to avoid the low efficiency caused by overheating. Blanking panel, also known as filler panel, […]
Distribution Switch vs Access Switch
It has been known to us that a hierarchical internetworking model contains core layer, distribution layer and access layer. In this hierarchical model, network switch is accordingly implemented in different network layer. A core switch, also known as a tandem switch, is a high-capacity device generally located within the backbone or physical core of a […]
LAN Switch vs SAN Switch: What Is the Difference?
LAN, also called local area network, is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as residence, school, computer laboratory or office building. SAN, or storage area network, is a computer network which provides access to consolidated and block level data storage. There are similarities between LAN and SAN environments in that […]
10Gb Ethernet on Copper or Optical Fiber?
The rapid growth in data center throughput has brought about the increasing usage and demand for higher-performance servers, storage and interconnects. At present, 10 Gigabit Ethernet is highly popular with modern data center. When selecting an appropriate 10 Gigabit physical media to construct 10GbE network, two broad categories of copper and optical fiber will be […]